DSA-2021-278: Dell Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations Security Update for Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Summary: Dell EMC Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations remediation is available for the Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system. Dell recommends implementing this remediation as soon as possible in light of the critical severity of the vulnerability. ...

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Impact

Critical

Details

Third-party Component CVE More information
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046 Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
Third-party Component CVE More information
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046 Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
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Affected Products & Remediation

Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update
Dell EMC Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations Versions before 6.0.0 6.3.0 Support for Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US
Dell EMC Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations Version 6.1.0 6.3.0 if feasible; 6.1.1 Support for Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US
Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations Versions 6.2.x 6.3.0 if feasible; 6.2.2 Support for Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US

Note: The above table may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update
Dell EMC Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations Versions before 6.0.0 6.3.0 Support for Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US
Dell EMC Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations Version 6.1.0 6.3.0 if feasible; 6.1.1 Support for Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US
Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations Versions 6.2.x 6.3.0 if feasible; 6.2.2 Support for Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US

Note: The above table may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.

Workarounds & Mitigations

VMware has announced two KB articles to mitigate this vulnerability, https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/87076 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. and https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/87080.This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.

Revision History

RevisionDateDescription
1.02021-12-14Initial Release
1.12021-12-31Added CVE-2021-45046

Related Information

Dell Security Advisories and Notices
Dell Vulnerability Response Policy
CVSS Scoring Guide

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Affected Products

Product Security Information, Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations
Article Properties
Article Number: 000194488
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2025
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